Executive Director – System of Quality Management

KPMG Canada; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Waterloo seeks an Executive Director for the System of Quality Management. This role will oversee the SoQM program, requiring extensive audit experience, leadership ability, and strong analytical skills. The position is a 24-month contract with responsibilities including advising leadership, developing initiatives, and leading training sessions. Candidates must have a CPA and 7+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in audit or relevant fields.
• Experience with internal controls such as SoQM and SOX.
• Ability to lead trainings and discussions.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Firm's processes and controls.
• Advise leadership on SoQM impacts.
• Develop initiatives supporting SoQM implementation.

Skills

Audit expertise

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

CPA

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Executive Director – System of Quality Management

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Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse problem solvers, dedicated to turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities worldwide.

The System of Quality Management (SoQM) team is a key part of KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice, focusing on improving audit quality through risk assessment, stakeholder collaboration, and process controls.

The Executive Director SoQM leads various aspects of the SoQM program, collaborating with firm leaders and global teams. This role requires technical expertise, project management, leadership, and creativity in a dynamic environment.

This is a 24-month contract position.

What You Will Do

• Understand the Firm’s processes, policies, and controls.
• Advise leadership on SoQM impacts and improvement areas.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Develop initiatives supporting SoQM implementation.
• Interpret standards like ISQM1 and PCAOB QC1000.
• Apply KPMG’s SoQM methodology.
• Design processes, controls, and procedures with stakeholders.
• Support understanding and improvements of SoQM requirements.
• Deliver training to stakeholders.
• Report on SoQM to internal and regulatory bodies.
• Proactively solve problems and communicate effectively.

What You Bring To The Role

• CPA with 7+ years of audit or relevant experience.
• Experience with internal controls (e.g., SoQM, SOX, ICFR).
• Experience auditing listed entities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead meetings, trainings, and discussions.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint with visual communication skills.
• Experience managing large, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Ability to support compliance and challenge process design.
• Empathy, initiative, organization, and attention to detail.
• Proven client relationship skills.

This role requires fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better.

KPMG Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

We support an inclusive process and provide accommodations upon request. Contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service at 1-888-466-4778 for support.